ading distributor groups in Morocco and Tunisia. After successfully entering Egypt, XPENG has established a complete market network covering three countries along the North African Mediterranean coast. XPENG partners with SMEIA Group in Morocco. The group has a market share of over 30% in the local luxury car segment. Its national network covers over 97% of the population. XPENG's strategic partner in Tunisia is XP CARS Tunisia, a premier local a...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

Chinese vacuum cleaner specialist Dreame to manufacture cars, with its first model to debut in 2027 On August 28, multiple sources reported that Chinese vacuum cleaner manufacturer Dreame Technology officially announced its entry into the automotive industry. The company plans to unveil its first ultra-luxury battery electric vehicle in 2027. According to Dreame, the company’s founder wrote the first car manufacturing plan back in 2013. Support...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/02

CDMS 2025: Zeekr starts accepting pre-orders for Zeekr 9X plug-in hybrid luxury SUV On August 29, Zeekr started accepting pre-orders for the Zeekr 9X, a new plug-in hybrid luxury SUV, at the Chengdu Motor Show (CDMS) 2025 held from August 29 to September 7. It is offered in dual-motor and tri-motor configurations, available in 3 variants. Pre-order prices range from CNY 479,900 to CNY 569,900. The Zeekr 9X measures 5,239mm long, 2,029mm wide, and...

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ECARX, China to supply Volvo XC70 with Antora 1000 Pro and Cloudpeak platform On August 29, ECARX announced that its Antora 1000 Pro computing platform and Cloudpeak cross-domain software stack will power the cockpit of the Volvo XC70 hybrid mid-size luxury SUV. The XC70 is the first model to feature Volvo's SMA super hybrid architecture. ECARX and Volvo worked closely throughout the development and lifecycle of XC70. The partnership covered ever...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/01

thm automatically adjusts heat output based on the occupant’s core body temperature, skin temperature, cabin conditions, and sunlight detected by vehicle sensors, eliminating the need for a temperature sensor in the belt webbing. The Heat Belt 2.0 supports all vehicle segments, from small cars to luxury models. In vehicles equipped with a proximity sensor, it can be combined with a function that activates preheating as the user approaches the v...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/28

as beneficial for both consumers and the national automotive industry.  EV adoption remains concentrated in major cities like Jakarta, where infrastructure and purchasing power are higher. Astra’s portfolio spans ICE cars, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and fully electric vehicles, covering entry to luxury segments. The company also emphasizes after-sales service, extensive distribution networks, and financial and insurance support, helping mainta...

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IAA Mobility 2025: Lucid Motors to present Lucid Gravity for first time in Europe On August 22, IAA Mobility announced that Lucid Motors will present the Lucid Gravity, a luxury SUV, for the first time in Europe. With seating for up to seven passengers, more than 3,000 liters of flexible cargo capacity, and a range of 750 km, the Gravity is designed for the diverse demands of European roads. Based on IAA Mobility newsletter on LinkedIn...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/27

chers at LPEM-FEBUI warned that heavy reliance on imports could make the government’s 400,000-unit production target harder to reach, highlighting that car manufacturing creates far more jobs and economic benefits than vehicle trading alone. The policy also reduces government revenue from VAT and luxury taxes, while most emission cuts since 2021 have come from hybrids and plug-in hybrids rather than fully electric vehicles.  Gaikindo’s Secre...

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SAIC-Audi intelligent manufacturing site completed in Jiading District, Shanghai On August 25, SAIC-VW announced the completion of an SAIC-Audi intelligent manufacturing site in Jiading District, Shanghai. This is where the E5 Sportback, Audi’s first production luxury EV model, went into production. With an annual production capacity of 360,000 units, the new site specializes in producing Audi models. Built on the Advanced Digitized Platform, t...

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BILSTEIN, Germany to supply DampTronic suspension system for SAIC’s IM LS7 EV On August 21, BILSTEIN, part of thyssenkrupp AG, announced that it has been selected as the shock absorber supplier for SAIC’s new fully electric luxury SUV, the IM LS7. The model will have its BILSTEIN’s advanced semi-active DampTronic system, which includes not only the shock absorbers but also the suspension control software. The system was developed in German...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/25

Momenta, SAIC-GM forge in-depth partnership for assisted driving Beijing Momenta Technology Company Limited (Momenta) signed an agreement with SAIC-GM for in-depth strategic cooperation on assisted driving. The Electra L7, the first luxury intelligent sedan of Buick’s Electra sub-brand for high-end New Energy Vehicles, will come with Flywheel R6, a Momenta large model based on reinforcement learning. Reinforcement learning enables Flywheel R6 t...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Audi E5 Sportback hatchback adopts assisted driving system developed with Momenta Momenta (Beijing Momenta Technology Co., Ltd.) announced that the Audi E5 Sportback hatchback adopts an assisted driving system developed by it and Audi to the “standards for German luxury EVs”. Powered by Flywheel R6, a Momenta large model, the system comes standard with a LiDAR and an Orin-X chip to enable all-domain advanced driver assistance features coverin...

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r the supply of BESTUNE T77 crossovers. Users will be able to rent them in Moscow, as well as in other regions of Russia. The first 150 cars in the maximum PRESTIGE PLUS configuration are already available for trips in the capital.Soon, other T77 trim levels will appear in Yandex Drive car sharing: LUXURY and PRESTIGE. BESTUNE T77 is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine with a capacity of 160 hp and a seven-speed automatic transmission with...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/21

Karma Automotive unveils Gyesera Hybrid EREV Grande Coupé Karma Automotive unveiled the Gyesera, a luxury hybrid EREV four-seat Grande Coupé and successor to the Revero, at Monterey Car Week 2025. Set for production in Q4 2025 with a starting price of USD 165,000, the Gyesera blends lightweight aluminum and carbon composite construction with advanced design elements like the “Backslash” and “Comet Line” graphics. Its Hybrid EREV powertr...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/20

NIO announces plans to enter Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica markets On August 18, NIO announced its plans to enter Singapore, Uzbekistan, and Costa Rica in 2025 and 2026. In Singapore, NIO will partner with Wearnes Automotive, a leading luxury automotive retailer in the Asia-Pacific region. Starting in 2026, the two parties will introduce small, smart high-end EV, firefly, in Singapore, marking the launch of NIO’s first-ever right-hand d...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/19

INFINITI unveils QX 65 Monograph sportback SUV concept INFINITI revealed the QX65 Monograph concept at Monterey Car Week, signaling its next design era while honoring the iconic FX. The two-row sportback SUV showcases the brand’s Artistry in Motion language with a fastback roofline, muscular stance, and intricate detailing aimed at the midsize luxury segment. Finished in a color-shifting Twilight paint, the concept blends heritage cues with for...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/16

a wheelbase of 3,120mm. It contains 6 seats that cover an area of 5.2 square meters. The Fulwin T11 is equipped with a 115kW engine and a lithium-iron phosphate battery, delivering a top speed of 180km/h. The Fulwin T11 comes with a 30-inch 6K-resolution one-piece display, a proprietary 23-speaker luxury audio system, an intelligent speech assistant with a response time in the millisecond range, and the Falcon Pilot 700 assisted driving system s...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/15

Cadillac debuts Elevated Velocity high-performance EV crossover concept Cadillac has unveiled the Elevated Velocity, an all-electric, high-performance luxury crossover concept blending V-Series performance with off-road capability. The 2+2 concept features a lifted stance on 24-inch wheels, dual electric drive modes for road and rugged terrain, and unique features like Sand Vision visibility and Elements Defy dust-repelling technology. Three imme...

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Mercedes-Benz's three concepts make U.S. show debuts at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance On August 12, Mercedes-Benz USA announced that its showcase at the 2025 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance Automotive Week would feature the U.S. show debuts of its CONCEPT AMG GT XX electric performance concept, the Vision V luxury limousine concept, and the exclusive Mercedes-Maybach S 680 Edition Emerald Isle. The CONCEPT AMG GT XX previews a future prod...

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GAC launches M8 PHEV MPV in Thailand On August 8, 2025, AION Automobile Sales (Thailand) Co., Ltd. officially launched the GAC M8 PHEV, a 7-seat luxury plug-in hybrid MPV, in Thailand. Prices start at THB 2,499,000. The M8 PHEV comes with the 2.0T engine that delivers power of 140 kW and 330 Nm of torque, paired with 134 kW electric motor. Power is transmitted through GAC’s GMC400 hybrid transmission. This MPV provides a WLTC combined driving r...

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